@Kodi Not sure where the question of predators comes in? But regardless, tarantulas don't know that. They're cognitively incapable of knowing you from a predator. As for the surgery comment, you know it was an analogy. Not everything needs citations, don't be one of those people on these boards. They are literally shedding every bit of 'skin' in a process that can extremely easily kill them. They're so fragile during this time that a few stray gnats can kill them (look up phorid flies).
@Kodi its not a opinion, its a fact. dont hold your T after a recent molt. every hobbyist knows that. they are much more delicate after a molt, theres a higher chance of them getting hurt. handling in general is useless and poor husbandry. take a picture through the glass instead, or take a pic of the molt. its a pretty well known fact that molting is a very stressful time for spiders, thats why they should be left to recoup on their own.
@Kodi Opinions- yours perhaps, not mine. Freshly molted tarantulas should never be handled, case closed. Do us a favor, head over to Tchat and post a poll on this exact "opinion", I'll vote.
@viper69 The word "should" is an opinion word. It is a fact that tarantulas are more fragile after a molt. It is an opinion that you shouldn't hold them for a week afterwards. Elementary school stuff.
@Kodi It's a fact that one who handles a freshly molted T does not have the best interest of the T. Much like it's a fact that one who holds a newborn baby w/out supporting its head doesn't have the best interest of the newborn.
@viper69 Have you heard, read or experienced any specific cases of injuries, accidents or deaths from handling a T a little time after molting?!
I'm not saying everyone should go and handle them after molting nor questioning the risks, but... if you've got some common sense, are careful and attentive I'm sure nothing bad will happen (as in my case).
@AgnO no, most people are smart enough to leave their T alone after a molt. ive heard plenty of stories of people dropping their Ts and them dying however.
@Venom1080 I asked specifically about 'holding after molt' stories.
I know many people aren't smart enough and will through their Ts in the air across the room cos of getting scared when holding them and being unprepared and also seen a lot of videos of people who aren't smart enough and keep fat chubby terrestrial Ts upside down above the ground, but.... this has nothing to do with our convo here!
@AgnO im saying handling in general is bad. again, ive never heard any stories or people handling their Ts after a recent molt. its common knowledge that thats dumb.
@AgnO Look, the point is that it's simply a bad idea. If you need first hand accounts of injuries to see this, then you're clearly missing the point. Tarantulas are certainly faster than any human, especially the arboreals. It can easily get scared and scurry off, but that's just an example.
Take the advice or don't, I can't say that I care too much. But you're needlessly putting your spider in jeopardy, there is no arguing that.
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